Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Float Care Coordinator, Temporary Full Time, Eastern Champlain South: Cornwall Job ID 2024-9661 # Positions 1 Job Type Temporary (Full-Time) Career Level Experienced Job Description CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

 

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

 

As a Float Care Coordinator (hospital & community), you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners. 

 

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

 

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

Under the general direction of the Manager, Patient services and in accordance with the Ontario Health atHome Champlain standards, legislation, policies and guidelines, the Care Coordinator is responsible for client assessment, determination of eligibility, admission, service planning and authorization, implementation, monitoring, reassessment, adjustment and discharge planning of all client service programs (home care and placement), including the provision of community resource information and referral.

 

As a member of the Community/Hospital Care Team, the Care Coordinator will work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, and hospital partners to develop a care plan to support a safe transfer from hospital to home for both complex and non-complex patients.  Care Coordinators must prioritize work based on the ever changing needs of patients and hospital environment while meeting the Ontario Health atHome Champlain Guidelines of Care.  The Care Coordinator will participate in various meetings to support care planning and communication with partners within the circle of care, including family meetings, care conferences, bullet rounds, and joint discharge rounds.

 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Identification and Engagement – Assesses referred clients for admission and establishes a helping relationship with eligible clients and their families while honoring the client’s values and preferencesAssessment – Performs multi-dimensional assessment and identifies the need for crisis intervention and/or prevention strategiesGoal Setting and Service Planning – Establishes a care and service plan balancing client’s needs, choices and available resources. Develops a care plan in collaboration with the client, other health care professionals, care providers or family, stating priorities, services authorized, mutual goals and anticipated duration of serviceAccessing Resources and Linking – Collaborates and partners with the networks of service providers.Service Implementation – Initiates and authorizes the implementation of the care planAccountability, Monitoring and Reassessment – Reviews and maintains care plan in compliance to quality standards, outcome measures, quality indicatorsDischarge Planning – Conducts discharges from service process and/or redirects clients and families to alternative resources

 

Date Posted: December 30, 2024

Closing Date: January 5, 2025

Team/Department: Eastern Champlain South

Hours of work: Rotational shift: Monday to Friday, 830am to 430pm

FTE: 1.0

Length of Temporary Assignment: January 16, 2026

Starting Salary: $43.184/hr to $46.133

Reports To: Roxanne Brunet, Manager, Patient Services

Affiliation: OPSEU

Office Location: Cornwall

Caseload Geography: Mixed of Community and Hospital float coverage

 

What must you have?

Registered Nurse (BScN or diploma) and registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario; orDegree or diploma in Physiotherapy and registered with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario; orDegree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and registered with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario; orDegree in Social Work and registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; orDegree in Speech Therapy and registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; orDegree in Foods and Nutrition or equivalent and registered with College of Dietitians of Ontario.All of the above require at least 2 years related professional experienceWe have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

 

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge:

Knowledge of health care delivery system and community resources within the Champlain regionMedical conditions and cognitive/psychiatric disordersClient centered, multi-disciplinary team approach to client careProficient in the use of computerized processes including the use of mobile (laptop) technology

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skillsEffective decision-making and problem-solving in crisis situationsAbility to negotiate and implement an effective goal-oriented, client-centered care planTeam player with ability to accept and adapt to changeAbility to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situationsAbility to organize daily workload in the presence of frequent interruptionsFluency in English and French is required.Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six monthsValid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years

 

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm (35hrs/week)

Office Location: 709 Cotton Mill Street, Cornwall

 

We offer flexible work options, this position will have a hybrid model of work with a combination of in-office and telework.

 

What do we offer? 

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​Valuable development opportunities​Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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